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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2009
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S1500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was released very close to the Fujifilm S1500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the Fujifilm S1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Fujifilm S1500

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm S1500 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Casio EX-Z29

 Fujifilm S1500 EX-Z29 
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S1500

 EX-Z29 Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedMarch 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has sizing of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the Fujifilm S1500.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S1500 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography factors
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
50
has built in flash
great reach (396mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
31
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging highlights
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
22
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Fujifilm S1500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 345 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $79 $200